Published: 25 November, 2010
On the eve of the most eagerly awaited Ashes series in recent times started, I found it quite ironic that statistics should be published revealing that Australian beer sales have hit their lowest level for 60 years.
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Published: 24 November, 2010
George Bagos of Kitchen bar, Chalandri, Greece has been crowned winnner of the Disaronno Mixing Star of 2010.
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Published: 24 November, 2010
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Published: 24 November, 2010
Laura Rhys and Laurent Richet from Hotel Terra Vina and Nicolas Clerc from Le Pont de la Tour have been awarded the title of Master Sommelier.
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Published: 24 November, 2010
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) has relaunched its website to offer new contents and features.
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Published: 23 November, 2010
Pernod Ricard UK is launching a marketing campaign for its New Zealand brand, Brancott Estate, to raise awareness with UK consumers.
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Published: 23 November, 2010
Cork producer, Amorim, has assisted in the preservation of the 200-year-old Champagne discovered on the Baltic seabed by developing a new stopper to the specifications of the antique bottles.
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Published: 23 November, 2010
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Published: 23 November, 2010
Scotch whisky has been granted official protection by the government in Panama, to safeguard against imitations.
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Published: 23 November, 2010
A Japanese bartender has beaten off the competition, including two UK mixologists, in Maker's Mark's inaugural Battle of the Best bartender competition held in Kentucky.
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Published: 22 November, 2010
The Hospices de Beaune auction in Burgundy has given local producers renewed optimism.
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Published: 22 November, 2010
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Published: 22 November, 2010
Harpers Chile Summit has kicked off with an off-trade debate ? buyers from Tesco and Sainsbury's will be addressing delegates along with independent retailers and producers.
Issues on the agenda include varietals, price points, premiumisation, consumer education and where Chile sits in the New World/South American category.
This afternoon an on-trade debate will include Hakkasan's group wine buyer Christine Parkinson and the Cinammon Club's sommelier Laurant Chaniac. They will look at where Chile sits on a wine list, the right varietals for the on-trade, opportunities for premium listings and consumer education will all be addressed.
Trading issues such as currency and distribution will also be up for debate throughout the day at London's Soho Hotel.
Masters of Wine Peter McCombie and Peter Richards will be sharing their expertise on Chilean wine in a series of exclusive masterclasses later on today.
McCombie will challenge perceptions of Chilean wine and show how better sourcing makes it easier to upsell to customers with wines that express the excellence of its winemaking. Richards' masterclass will address diversity within Chile.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
The trade is being urged to enthuse consumers next year with the first National Wine Month, an initiative being run by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
The Famous Grouse has launched its 15th consecutive Christmas TV advertising campaign which is estimated to reach 40 million viewers.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Drinks businesses are reporting "outstanding results" which means good job prospects, according to drinks recruitment agency, Chin Chin Jobs.
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Published: 19 November, 2010
Veuve Clicquot has confirmed that the Champagne shipment discovered on a wreck at the bottom of the Baltic sea last July includes Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
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